art print : hitoridachi onna sugata no zu sake The "8900" series came to

The "8900" series came to market as an ultra-luxury pencil for photo retouching in 1945

More often than not they have an oblong head and the body decorated in full kimonos or floral motifs

longline jacket with a simple

made with wax from the nuts of sumac lacquer trees- a process that draws on 300 years of Japanese candle making traditions

handcrafted band with a softly hammered surface texture and gently domed profile

art print : hitoridachi onna sugata no zu sake The "8900" series came toWoman with headpiece is attributed to Torii Kiyonobu (1664 1729), renowned for his work on kabuki billboards. This print is noted for its bold lines and the way in which the vines on the costume look like kana ideograms. This print is part of a collection celebrating some of the most significant works in ukiyo e (wood block prints and paintings of the 'floating world') history. To bring these masterpieces within reach, publisher Shueisha meticulously